Living in Nishinomiya-Kitaguchi

Hankyu Nishinomiya Gardens, one of western Japan's largest shopping malls (about 260 stores), is a 3-minute walk east of the station, and with cram schools and elementary and middle schools packed closely, it is one of Kansai's most sought-after residential areas. By express train, both city centers, Sannomiya and Umeda, are close. In exchange, rents are close to those in downtown Osaka and Kobe, so the cost burden is as clear as the popularity.

This is a neighborhood where the Hankyu Kobe Line and Imazu Line cross, regarded as the number one popular residential area in Kansai. Direct transit to both Umeda and Sannomiya and large commercial facilities such as Gardens make daily life convenient, and the good school district gives it high popularity with families. Regarded as one of Kansai's upscale residential areas, rents are on the high side. Commuting to both city centers is easy and the child-rearing environment is good, so it especially suits dual-income couples and families.